Hope for a Grand Explanatory Theory of Cognitive Impairment?

MIT scientists just reported that the Ptchd1 gene may underlie a number of cognitive impairments, autism and schizophrenia but perhaps others. My Psychology Today article today summarizes their findings and lays out a basis for hope that such research will lead to more effective treatments.

What's New in Neuropsychology?

Sure, many of today's "exciting findings" will become tomorrow's blind alleys, but the quantity, quality, and centrality of the new neuropsychology research findings boosts my hope that we'll finally get those breakthrough cures and even ways to make us better "normals."  

I briefly describe the current crop of research findings in my PsychologyToday.com article today.